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Delight yourself with an night out with our area restaurants - participate in a raffle and win BIG!
FIRST PRIZE: $350 CASH! SECOND PRIZE: Win a Discover Newport Getaway Package which includes a two-night stay at one of the many hotels, inns, or B&B's in Newport's classic coast destination. THIRD PRIZE: Win a KEEL Cooler filled with goodies! Win lots of raffle prizes! 1. Purchase your ticket for $20 at the Chamber www.eastbaychamberri.org or by calling the office 401-245-0750, Each ticket holder will receive a free dessert or other offering with the purchase of a meal from all participating restaurants. 2. Visit at least 4 of the restaurants during the Month of October 3. Have your ticket validated at each participating restaurant after your meal. 4. Return your validated ticket booklet to the Chamber office to be entered into our fabulous Raffle! 5. Every restaurant validation over the 4 you dine at, will get you another raffle ticket! Participating Restaurants will be offering a special KEEL Vodka Cocktail! Ask for the Chamber Cocktail! Participating Restaurants (more will be added) Barrington: Spaghetti Lane, 8 Anoka Ave, Barrington, RI 02806 www.spaghettilane.com Leon's Cate and Catering, 230 Waseca Ave, Barrington, RI 02806 www.leonscafecatering.com Warren: Uptown Food & Spirits, 437 Main St, Warren, RI 02885 www.uptownfoodandspirits.com Rhody Roots, 511 Main St, Warren, RI 02885 www.rhodyroots.com Hometown Tavern, 623 Matacom Ave., Warren RI 02885 https://www.hometowntavernri.com/ The Revival Craft Kitchen and Bar, 50 Miller St, Warren, RI 02885 https://therevivalcraftkitchenandbar.com/ Bevvies Juice Bar, 436 Main St., Warren RI https://bevviesbar.square.site/s/order Bristol: BaBa Sushi, 205 Thames St. Bristol, RI 02809 https://babasushi.com/ The Casual Inn Restaurant, 170 Franklin St, Bristol, RI 02809 https://thecasualinnrestaurant.com/ The Lobster Pot, 119 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809 www.lobsterpotri.com Portside Tavern, 444 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809 www.portsidetavern.com The Beach House, 805 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809 www.thebeachhouseri.com Roberto's Restaurant, 450 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809 https://robertosbristol.com/ Rivers & Rhodes, 382 Thames Street Bristol, RI 02809 www.riversandrhodesri.com SS Dion Restaurant, 520 Thames St., Bristol, RI 02809 www.ssdion.com Seekonk: KC's Burger Bar, 1379 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA 02714 www.kcsburgerbar.com Media Sponsor: i3 Broadband Sponsored by: BANKFIVE Keel Vodka, Parker Mills, Navagant Credit Union, Farmer & First, CPA's, Ramada Inn & Conference Center, The Bay Call the Chamber office at 245-0750 for more info, or email info@eastbaychamberri.org Event Item NameExpiresPricingTicket / 1 per personNov 01, 2020$20.00 $500 SponsorshipNov 01, 2020$500.00 $300 SponsorshipNov 01, 2020$300.00 $100 SponsorshipNov 01, 2020$100.00 Sponsorsi3 Broadband
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MICROENTERPRISE STABILIZATION GRANT PROGRAMS:
Offering working capital grants to qualifying small business microenterprises adversely impacted by COVID-19. The State of Rhode Island Office of Housing & Community Development has advised that some of the eligibility requirements that previously disqualified applicants for the MicroEnterprise Grant Program have been amended. The MicroEnterprise Grant Program is administered by the Office of Housing & Community Development. Eligible businesses are able to receive a one-time grant for $5000.00 which is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The amended eligibility requirements are set forth below. June 2020 Update: Businesses with one owner/employee only may apply. Businesses that received EIDL and/or PPP funds may apply, as long as the adverse impacts on the business exceed other assistance by at least $5,000. Businesses opened in 2019 that meet all other eligibility criteria may apply The Town of Bristol application: AVAILABLE HERE. The Town of Barrington application: AVAILABLE HERE The Town of Warren application: AVAILABLE HERE For more information regarding the MicroEnterprise Grant program in Warren and to inquire as to eligibility, please contact Bob Rulli, Director, Office of Planning & Community Development via email only, brulli@townofwarren-ri.gov. Governor Raimondo recently announced expanded capacity to provide free COVID-19 asymptomatic testing to key groups of Rhode Islanders, including those who are working in close-contact businesses.
Eligible employees include:
SCHEDULE YOUR COVID-19 TEST TODAY MICROENTERPRISE STABILIZATION GRANT PROGRAMS:
offering working capital grants to qualifying small business microenterprises adversely impacted by COVID-19. The State of Rhode Island Office of Housing & Community Development has advised that some of the eligibility requirements that previously disqualified applicants for the MicroEnterprise Grant Program have been amended. The MicroEnterprise Grant Program is administered by the Office of Housing & Community Development. Eligible businesses are able to receive a one-time grant for $5000.00 which is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The amended eligibility requirements are set forth below. June 2020 Update: Businesses with one owner/employee only may apply. Businesses that received EIDL and/or PPP funds may apply, as long as the adverse impacts on the business exceed other assistance by at least $5,000. Businesses opened in 2019 that meet all other eligibility criteria may apply The Town of Bristol application: AVAILABLE HERE. The Town of Barrington application: AVAILABLE HERE The Town of Warren application: AVAILABLE HERE For more information regarding the MicroEnterprise Grant program in Warren and to inquire as to eligibility, please contact Bob Rulli, Director, Office of Planning & Community Development via email only, brulli@townofwarren-ri.gov. Ongoing Reminders
The Town of Warren and Discover Warren as part of their business round-table discussion will welcome Senator Jack Reed Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm
The discussions will be conducted via the Zoom meeting application and are open to all businesses and interested individuals. To Join Thursday's Zoom meeting, log on to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83548675213?pwd=amNaRGtYMOINTExrSORSem1DcVFEUT09 Meeting ID: 835 4867 5213 Password: 024309 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kek9mIhH5F MICROENTERPRISE STABILIZATION GRANT PROGRAM
THE TOWN OF BRISTOL WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH, 2020. APPLICATION MATERIAL WILL BE AVAILABLE at http://www.bristolri.gov/749/MicroE The Town of Bristol, with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided by the R. I. Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is offering working capital grants to qualifying small business microenterprises adversely impacted by COVID-19. Eligible Businesses: Certain types of microenterprises are eligible. A microenterprise is defined as a commercial enterprise that has five or fewer employees, one or more of whom owns the enterprise. The microenterprise owner’s gross annual family income may not exceed the applicable threshold below, based on family size and city/town where you live (not where your business is located). read more: http://www.bristolri.gov/749/MicroE Town of Warren Business Microenterprise Stabilization Grant (MicroE) Program The Town of Warren, with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided by the R. I. Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is offering working capital grants to qualifying small business microenterprises adversely impacted by COVID-19. Eligible Businesses: Certain types of microenterprises are eligible. A microenterprise is defined as a commercial enterprise that has five or fewer employees, one or more of whom owns the enterprise. The microenterprise owner’s gross annual family income may not exceed the applicable threshold , based on family size and city/town where you live (not where your business is located). Businesses must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Business Microenterprise Stabilization Grant (MicroE) Program Uses of Funds: Funds may be used for working capital to cover business costs, such as rent, staffing, and utilities. MicroE funds may not be used for major equipment purchases, purchase of real property, construction activities, business expansion, or lobbying. Excluded Business Types: The following business types are excluded from participating in this program:
FOR COMPLETE PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION MATERIALS, CONTACT: Bob Rulli, Director Office of Planning & Community Development brulli@townofwarren-ri.gov Virtual Business Round-table Discussions
Tuesday’s at 10 AM and Thursday’s at 5 PM The Town of Warren and Discover Warren will be hosting twice weekly business round-table discussions Tuesday’s at 10 AM and Thursday’s at 5 PM. The discussions will be conducted via the Zoom meeting application and are open to all businesses and interested individuals. Among the topics to be discussed will be the latest information available for small business assistance, resources available, success stories during these unprecedented times and also an opportunity for participants to discuss their concerns and needs. Katie Dickinson one of the Co-Founders of Discover Warren stated, “ the coffee hour on Tuesday and the cocktail hour on Thursday gives us an opportunity to connect, albeit in a new way as a community.” The discussions will be moderated by Bob Rulli, Director of Planning & Community Development for the Town. Discover Warren’s other Co-Founder Keri Cronin added, “none of us know at the moment what the other side is going to look like when we get through this crisis, these discussions we help us be prepared to revitalize our local economy as quickly as we can when we get there.” Tuesday 10 AM Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95418951255?pwd=bTVaNVhzaUF4VkIwOUdPK0MwM2pNUT09 Meeting ID: 954 1895 1255 Password: 031514 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abdFIfEskN Thursday 5 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97011841080?pwd=NmpreG02aFVsQ1M4Y1ZUZ1lvYXgrUT09 Meeting ID: 970 1184 1080 Password: 029296 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abdFIfEskN" |
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